B,Dĭay 8: North Wales/Snowdonia National Park Wales is a land of fierce natural beauty, as we see for ourselves on this morning’s visit to Snowdonia National Park, where we enjoy a scenic train ride. After our visit, we continue on to the seaside town of Llandudno, dubbed “Queen of the Welsh Resorts” and our home for the next two nights. Our first stop is at Bodnant Garden, the historic 80-acre National Trust property with a lovely hillside setting and ever-changing displays, from manicured lawns to flower-filled terraces. B,Dĭay 7: Lake District/North Wales We travel through splendid Lake District scenery today en route to Wales, with its rugged natural beauty and distinct culture. Late afternoon we return to our hotel and dine there tonight. Next, we visit the Armitt, a museum, gallery, and library that’s home to a vast collection of books, records, photographs, artwork, and more showcasing the social history of the Lake District (In 2024 we visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery instead). We continue to the village of Hawkshead, where we have time for lunch on our own followed by a visit to Hawkshead Grammar School, famously attended by poet William Wordsworth. B,L,Dĭay 6: Lake District Today’s explorations begin with a cruise on idyllic Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake at 10½ miles long. Late afternoon we reach our hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere. On arrival we stop at Dove Cottage, where English Romantic poet William Wordsworth penned some of his most memorable lines. B,Lĭay 5: Edinburgh/Lake District Today we’re bound for the beautiful – and beloved – Lake District of northwest England, a national park and diverse landscape of lakes, rivers, ancient woodlands, and small towns and villages. After lunch at a local restaurant, the remainder of the day is free for independent exploration and dinner on our own. We tour Holyrood, as it is called, and see where British royalty schemed and slept as we tour the State Apartments. Bĭay 4: Edinburgh This morning we encounter the Royal Mile, the historic boulevard connecting Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyrood House. Dinner tonight is on our own, and Edinburgh boasts a robust culinary scene. This afternoon is at leisure to discover Edinburgh as we wish museums, galleries, and shops abound. Dĭay 3: Edinburgh Our morning tour of this stately city built on seven hills includes the 18 th-century “New Town” and the medieval “Old Town,” where we visit Edinburgh Castle, symbolic heart of Scotland. Late this afternoon, we meet for a briefing about the journey ahead tonight we gather for a welcome dinner. As guests’ arrival times may vary greatly, we have no group activities planned during the day. for Edinburgh, Scotlandĭay 2: Arrive Edinburgh We arrive in the Scottish capital and transfer to our hotel.
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